tnell wrote: Monkey, Where's that listing? People want to buy your boat! But not me....I bought mine yesterday!! Well, agreed to, still gotta pa...

Alright guys, the wife has spoken and the catamaran needs to go. I appreciate all the input from you guys, and maybe someday I can get get back into a...

mikekrantz wrote: If you are using normal SK78 dyneema, it is not suited to be used as shrouds. It will creep/loosen under load. The plastic thimble...

Thanks for all the info guys. This one is turning into a fall winter project, and I'll definitely keep updating after i get it on the water.

samc99us wrote: Yes, A-cats run dyneema shrouds and I run dyneema traps. Keep an eye on chafe and UV, but these are easier IMO to inspect for than rus...

heck I could even use 1/8" AMSTEEL® by sampson and just straight replace for the same $$ as the wire rope.

Well, this got sidetracked when I picked up a complete Alcort Flying fish for a song. I've been able to get that on the water and its nice to learn th...

MN3 wrote: Unfortunately this cat is too far gone for me to justify extra money where its not really needed. for sure! i have 3 boats and 3 trailers ...

Also, Can someone ID the below pieces? they appear to be part of a furling jib assembly, but I'm not sure what I'm looking at. *** Edit- Figured it...

$120 plus shipping for a full set- I would skip west marine entirely (for the reasons you mention above) and source the parts myself through my loca...

MN3 wrote: I strongly suggest you buy shrouds from a spar or rigging shop (or your local chandler) - not hardware stores not ebay (nor self made ones...

MN3 wrote: Again, All rigging will be inspected before each use, and if it needs replacement it will get it. What I don't quite understand is simply r...

chump23 wrote: The fishing would be from anchor or mooring, and I've seen PVC tubes slung underneath for the storage. This part is genius! I plan o...

Again, All rigging will be inspected before each use, and if it needs replacement it will get it. What I don't quite understand is simply replacing it...

MN3, Thanks for the tips. We'll be looking it over very carefully before doing any sailing with it. I have a friend of my (was a licenced captain yea...

Well, pictures don't work? Do I need a post count to do that? Anyways here's a link to a picture of the thing.